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2 We like to say that Oregon has 7 Wonders. And even if you visit only one of them, you ll see why this place is unlike any other. But Oregon s wonders don t stop with geography; our edible bounty is a wonder that can be found in every meal prepared here. There s a reason so many of the world s best chefs call Oregon home. To help you navigate all that this great state has to offer, we ve asked seven chefs from Portland and across the Willamette Valley to share their favorite culinary destinations around Oregon. No book could contain all the amazing food scattered through our 7 Wonders, but we think this is a good start. Kick off or finish up your culinary adventure at the chefs restaurants in Portland and the Willamette Valley to see how local food and ingredients influence some of our best menus. Use the stickers in the middle to keep track of the spots you ve tried. Show us your best meals from around the state by tagging your photos #traveloregon. Learn more about Oregon s culinary bounty and enter for a chance to win one of 50 growlers exclusively at traveloregon.com/bounty.* *No purchase necessary. 50 U.S., DC and Canada (excluding Quebec), 21+. Void outside 50 U.S., DC and Canada (excluding Quebec) and where prohibited. See Official Rules at traveloregon.com/bountypassport. PASSPORT PROPERTY OF: HOMETOWN: IF FOUND, PLEASE CONTACT: - - X SIGNATURE OF BEARER/TASTER

3 Featured Destinations These locations were hand-picked by our seven chefs as some of their favorite culinary destinations around the 7 Wonders of Oregon. MT. HOOD WATER AVENUE COFFEE COMPANY PORTLAND MERCADO CASCADE DINING ROOM THE COAST UMPQUA AQUACULTURE YACHATS BREWING HOMEGROWN PUBLIC HOUSE ROGUE CREAMERY CHEESE SHOP CRATER LAKE JASPERS CAFÉ ASHLAND FOOD CO-OP COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE DOUBLE MOUNTAIN BREWERY CAMP 1805 DISTILLERY & BAR SUNSHINE MILL WINERY THE WALLOWAS 13 BARLEY BROWN S BREW PUB TERMINAL 14 GRAVITY 15 BREW PUB CARMAN RANCH TERREBONNE DEPOT SMITH ROCK SISTERS BAKERY 18 CRUX FERMENTATION PROJECT PAINTED HILLS SMUDGIE GOOSE FARM ROAN OUTWEST COFFEE GREAT EARTH CAFÉ & MARKET

4 Portland/Willamette Valley Restaurants OREGON Kick off or finish up your culinary adventure at restaurants in Portland and the Willamette Valley to see how local food and ingredients influence some of our best menus. Restaurant 1 FRANKIE S RESTAURANT 2 WILDCRAFT CIDER WORKS 3 LINCOLN RESTAURANT 4 DECARLI RESTAURANT 5 ALLIUM 6 RUDDICK/WOOD 7 DEPARTURE PORTLAND WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2 Chef Restaurant Location CODY UTZMAN ALBANY RYK FRANCISCO EUGENE JENN LOUIS PORTLAND PAUL DECARLI PORTLAND PASCAL CHUREAU PORTLAND PAUL LOSCH NEWBERG GREGORY GOURDET PORTLAND

The Wonder Mt. Hood s perpetually snowy peak looks over valleys filled with wildflowers, apples, pears and berries. No wonder it produces some of the best beers and ciders around.

UE COFFEE COMPANY wateravenuecoffee.com About Water Avenue Coffee Company 1028 S.E. WATER AVE.

5 The Wonder Mt. Hood s perpetually snowy peak looks over valleys filled with wildflowers, apples, pears and berries. No wonder it produces some of the best beers and ciders around. Just ask Cody Utzman. Chef/Restaurant MT. HOOD Featured Destinations WATER AVENUE COFFEE COMPANY wateravenuecoffee.com About Water Avenue Coffee Company 1028 S.E. WATER AVE., #145 PORTLAND, OR On the banks of the Willamette River in Portland, Water Avenue Coffee Company is dedicated to bravely pioneering the unseen frontier of micro-roasting craft coffees from countries around the world. You ll enjoy the thoughtful decor as much as the top-quality brew. CODY UTZMAN About Cody Cody Utzman s culinary experience has taken him all over the country, eventually leading to opening four restaurants in Brooklyn. He s since gained national attention as a winner on Food Network s Chopped and has also opened Frankie s, a restaurant focused on using the freshest ingredients and sustainable food sourcing. Cody loves that Mt. Hood is at the center of some of Oregon s most diverse landscapes. PORTLAND MERCADO portlandmercado.com About Portland Mercado 7238 S.E. FOSTER RD. PORTLAND, OR This indoor/outdoor market is a grassroots project to grow small culinary businesses owned by Latinos. The outdoor patio sets the stage for brightly colored food carts and a comfortable eating area, while the indoor section includes a butcher shop, grocer, candy store and dessert shop. FRANKIE S RESTAURANT 641 N.W. HICKORY ST., #160 ALBANY, OR CASCADE DINING ROOM E. TIMBERLINE RD. TIMBERLINE LODGE, OR About Frankie s Restaurant About Cascade Dining Room frankies-oregon.com Frankie s is a family-run restaurant focused on farm-to-table cookery and cocktails. They do everything in-house, from scratch baking to butchering. Their produce is home-grown in the summer, and their relationships with local growers furnish their fresh menu year-round. timberlinelodge.com Timberline Lodge s Cascade Dining Room is at the center of Oregon s bounty, surrounded by mountain streams, locally raised livestock and poultry and rolling fields of fresh and organic produce. Chef Jason Stoller Smith and his team craft inspired dishes meant to give visitors a real taste of Oregon.

The Wonder In Oregon we don t call it the beach; we call it the Coast. 363 miles of beaches are open to all and are home to some of the best seafood around.

WINCHESTER BAY, OR 97467 Umpqua Aquaculture is an oyster farm located in the heart of Winchester Bay at the entrance to the Umpqua River.

6 The Wonder In Oregon we don t call it the beach; we call it the Coast. 363 miles of beaches are open to all and are home to some of the best seafood around. Chef/Restaurant THE COAST Featured Destinations UMPQUA AQUACULTURE umpquaoysters.com About Umpqua Aquaculture 723 ORK ROCK RD. WINCHESTER BAY, OR Umpqua Aquaculture is an oyster farm located in the heart of Winchester Bay at the entrance to the Umpqua River. According to Sean and Ryk, no trip to Winchester Bay is complete without a stop at Umpqua Aquaculture for small-size oysters and a bottle of hot sauce. RYK FRANCISCO About Ryk Ryk Francisco began working in kitchens after graduating from high school. His interest in food led him to pursue experiences away from home in Aspen and New York. When he returned to Oregon, he reconnected with friend Sean Kelly, who helped bring to life Ryk s dream of opening a community-driven restaurant. Ryk and Sean love the incredible food-foraging opportunities of the Coast. YACHATS BREWING yachatsbrewing.com 348 HWY. 101 N. YACHATS, OR About Yachats Brewing An all-in-one brewpub, restaurant and farmstore, Yachats Brewing takes pride in using local produce. A greenhouse was even constructed to help support a longer growing season and greater availability of fresh produce. The menu always has something unique to offer. WILDCRAFT CIDER WORKS 390 LINCOLN ST. EUGENE, OR HOMEGROWN PUBLIC HOUSE 294 LAUREL ST. FLORENCE, OR About WildCraft Cider Works About Homegrown Public House wildcraftciderworks.com Located in Eugene, WildCraft aims to use 100% Oregon-grown ingredients. Taste a few of their ciders and a bite from the restaurant menu to see how delicious the two taste together. homegrownpub.com Homegrown Public House offers farm-to-table Northwest cuisine. Head chef and owner Kelsey Terry was born and raised on the Oregon Coast, so she s well versed in where to find the best local ingredients. According to Sean and Ryk, Homegrown is a total foodie destination: creative, organic and soul satisfying.

Chef/Restaurant CRATER LAKE Featured Destinations ROGUE CREAMERY CHEESE SHOP roguecreamery.com About Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop 311 N. FRONT ST.

7 The Wonder The water at Crater Lake is so blue and deep, it s no surprise it s the deepest lake in America, and one of the deepest on earth. You may not think to travel to this Wonder s remote location to eat delicious food, but Jenn Louis begs to differ. Chef/Restaurant CRATER LAKE Featured Destinations ROGUE CREAMERY CHEESE SHOP roguecreamery.com About Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop 311 N. FRONT ST. CENTRAL POINT, OR Rogue Creamery prides itself as the home of the best blue cheese in the world. It draws from the beauty and flavors of Southern Oregon s Rogue River Valley to create eight handcrafted blue cheeses, cheddar cheese and TouVelle. Stop by the Cheese Shop for samples, a cheese plate or a grilled cheese sandwich. JENN LOUIS About Jenn Jenn Louis pursued her passion for cooking at Western Culinary Institute, after which she opened her own full-service catering company. Today, she is known for two Portland restaurants: Lincoln Restaurant and Sunshine Tavern. When Jenn first visited Crater Lake, its beauty took her breath away. ASHLAND FOOD CO-OP ashlandfood.coop 237 N. FIRST ST. ASHLAND, OR About Ashland Food Co-op Long before every supermarket had an organic section, Ashland Food Co-op was supplying Oregon with organic, local products. It s the first and only Certified Organic Retailer in Southern Oregon. Load up on snacks or a meal to go at the salad/sandwich bar on your way to or from Crater Lake. LINCOLN RESTAURANT 3808 N. WILLIAMS AVE. PORTLAND, OR JASPERS CAFÉ 2739 N. PACIFIC HWY. MEDFORD, OR About Lincoln Restaurant About Jaspers Café lincolnpdx.com Jenn Louis and her husband, David Welch, opened Lincoln Restaurant in 2008, striking a balance between old and new, modern and classic, rustic and refined. Jenn s seasonally inspired menu transforms locally grown Pacific Northwest ingredients into sophisticated, honest fare. jasperscafe.com Gourmet hamburgers from an eclectic variety of exotic ground meats await the curious, including elk, bison, wild boar, kangaroo, venison, lamb and beautiful all-natural beef. No toppings are off-limits here: pineapple, pastrami, peanut butter, pot stickers and poppers (to name a few)!

8 Use these stickers to mark off the spots you ve tried. And don t forget to share your experience with us by tagging #traveloregon. Cody Utzman Frankie s Restaurant Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop Ashland Food Co-op Jaspers Café Ryk Francisco Jenn Louis Paul Decarli Double Mountain Camp 1805 Sunshine Mill ks rwildcraft Cider Wo Lincoln Restaurant Decarli Restaurant Distillery & Bar Brewery Winery Pascal Chureau Paul Losch Gregory Gourdet Barley Brown s Terminal Gravity Carman Alliu m Ruddick/ Wood Departure Brew Pub Brew Pub Ranch Water Avenue Portland Cascade Terrebonne Sisters Crux Fermentation Coffee Company Mercado Dining Room Depot Bakery Project Umpqua Yachats Homegrown Smudgie Goose Roan Outwest Great Earth Aquaculture Brewing Public House Farm Coffee Café & Market

The Wonder COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE Just a short drive from Portland, you ll find yourself in the Columbia River Gorge, a canyon that stretches over 80 miles across northernmost Oregon and cuts through

Chef/Restaurant Featured Destinations DOUBLE MOUNTAIN BREWERY doublemountainbrewery.com 8 FOURTH ST.

9 The Wonder COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE Just a short drive from Portland, you ll find yourself in the Columbia River Gorge, a canyon that stretches over 80 miles across northernmost Oregon and cuts through the Cascade Mountains. It is lined with waterfalls, offers endless recreational activities and is home to many delicious restaurants, breweries and wineries. Chef/Restaurant Featured Destinations DOUBLE MOUNTAIN BREWERY doublemountainbrewery.com 8 FOURTH ST. HOOD RIVER, OR About Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom Double Mountain believes in using the freshest ingredients for its food and beers. It sources locally from farmers with a similar belief in sustainable farm practices to create authentic New Haven style brick-oven pizza and craft beers. PAUL DECARLI About Paul Paul Decarli, a longtime Oregonian and graduate of Western Culinary Institute, developed his expertise at many of Portland s top restaurants. Paul loves the majestic Columbia River with its seemingly endless number of things to see and do from waterfalls and windsurfing to beer tasting and skiing. CAMP 1805 DISTILLERY & BAR camp1805.com 501 PORTWAY AVE., #102 HOOD RIVER, OR About Camp 1805 Distillery & Bar Located on Hood River s waterfront, Camp 1805 Distillery & Bar distills whiskey, rum and vodka in small batches in a handmade 200-gallon copper still. Paul is especially fond of their inventive cocktails and modern decor. DECARLI RESTAURANT 4545 S.W. WATSON AVE. BEAVERTON, OR SUNSHINE MILL WINERY 901 E. SECOND ST. THE DALLES, OR About Decarli Restaurant Paul Decarli s restaurant (created with his wife, Jana) prides itself on taking seasonal ingredients from around the state to create delicious, Italian-inspired dishes. About Sunshine Mill Winery Sunshine Mill has a long, colorful history. For over 130 years, wheat was milled on the Sunshine Mill property. Now the mill is home to two wineries that specialize in Sangiovese and Zinfandel (among other varietals). decarlirestaurant.com sunshinemill.com

The Wonder THE WALLOWAS The Oregon Trail carved into the Wallowas, and today s visitors can enjoy a landscape hardly changed since pioneers crossed by wagon.

famous beef. Chef/Restaurant Featured Destinations BARLEY BROWN S BREW PUB barleybrownsbeer.com About Barley Brown s Brew Pub 2190 MAIN ST.

10 The Wonder THE WALLOWAS The Oregon Trail carved into the Wallowas, and today s visitors can enjoy a landscape hardly changed since pioneers crossed by wagon. Alpine summits peer over the high desert of Indian country that rolls on for miles, hugged by the Snake River winding along its border and dotted with the working ranches that produce the region s famous beef. Chef/Restaurant Featured Destinations BARLEY BROWN S BREW PUB barleybrownsbeer.com About Barley Brown s Brew Pub 2190 MAIN ST. BAKER CITY, OR Enjoy a seasonal selection of unpretentious gourmet fare from wilted kale and quinoa salad to lobster mac and cheese. Beer connoisseurs can choose from 22 house beers on tap to pair perfectly with their dish of choice. Pascal s restaurant serves Barley Brown s beer from time to time. PASCAL CHUREAU About Pascal Pascal Chureau was born and trained in France before moving to Portland and leading some of the area s most recognizable culinary productions. Today his cuisine and tasteful decor are on display at Allium, a restaurant whose close collaboration with local farms and wineries has further elevated his cuisine. The jagged, pointy peaks of the Wallowas remind Pascal of the Alps in France. TERMINAL GRAVITY BREW PUB terminalgravitybrewing.com 803 S.E. SCHOOL ST. ENTERPRISE, OR About Terminal Gravity Brew Pub Terminal Gravity Brewing began with a conscious effort to get off the beaten path, quickly resulting in one of the Northwest s best-known beers. The pub s menu is a tasty mélange of fresh, local, seasonal produce and Wallowa County beef and bison. This is one of Pascal s go-to places for a cold beer after a long bike ride. ALLIUM 1914 WILLAMETTE FALLS DR. WEST LINN, OR CARMAN RANCH PROMISE RD. WALLOWA, OR About Allium About Carman Ranch alliumoregon.com Allium is an intimate neighborhood restaurant that takes its inspiration from the small, bustling village bistros of France as well as the bounty of Oregon. Chefs Pascal Chureau and Ian Ragsdale masterfully craft local, sustainably conscious ingredients into New American and European cuisines. carmanranch.com Carman Ranch has raised cattle in Northeast Oregon s Wallowa Valley for four generations. Its 100% grass-fed beef is exceptionally tender and delicious. The secret? Exacting standards of breeding and a hormone-free diet made possible by the soils and climate of a glacier-carved valley in the mountains.

Chef/Restaurant SMITH ROCK Featured Destinations TERREBONNE DEPOT terrebonnedepot.com About Terrebonne Depot Food + Drink 400 N.W.

11 The Wonder At Smith Rock, towers of volcanic ash rise like cathedral spires out of the sage and dust of the high desert. It s the birthplace of American sport climbing, and it looks over some of the best cattle ranches and breweries in the Northwest. Chef/Restaurant SMITH ROCK Featured Destinations TERREBONNE DEPOT terrebonnedepot.com About Terrebonne Depot Food + Drink 400 N.W. SMITH ROCK WAY TERREBONNE, OR Terrebonne Depot s New American cuisine showcases the wonderful variety of flavors found in the Cascades. It s minutes from Smith Rock, so it s a great place to grab lunch and a cold beer before heading back out for more hiking or biking in the evening hours. PAUL LOSCH About Paul Paul Losch, a Pennsylvania native, started working in restaurants at the age of 13. From there, he was fortunate to travel (and cook) across the states and abroad. Paul s dream was to own a small-town restaurant, much like he d seen and enjoyed as a child. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, his dream has come true in Newberg with Ruddick/Wood. Climbing is a real passion of Paul s, which is the main reason he enjoys Smith Rock. SISTERS BAKERY sistersbakery.com 251 E. CASCADE AVE. SISTERS, OR About Sisters Bakery Sisters Bakery makes its baked goods daily from scratch. Paul always makes a point to stop here on his way to or from the Willamette Valley. Stop by for a sweet treat or take a loaf of old-fashioned cinnamon bread to go. RUDDICK/WOOD 720 E. FIRST ST. NEWBERG, OR CRUX FERMENTATION PROJECT 50 S.W. DIVISION ST. BEND, OR About Ruddick/Wood About Crux Fermentation Project ruddickwood.com Ruddick/Wood is a casual restaurant and tavern serving local, seasonal, New American fare alongside craft beer, wine and cocktails. Paul s goal with the restaurant is to create food that he likes, is accessible to the masses and the community and supports the local farmers, craft brewers, distillers and producers. cruxfermentation.com Crux Fermentation Project is named for its location at the epicenter of Bend. Chef Jackson Higdon Rooster creates beer-infused fare, from a smoky pilsner sauce and stout-infused bacon jam to spent-grain baguettes and pretzels.

Chef/Restaurant PAINTED HILLS Featured Destinations SMUDGIE GOOSE FARM smudgiegoosefarm.com About Smudgie Goose Farm 19221 N.E. O NEIL HWY.

12 The Wonder The Painted Hills treats visitors to an epic view of layered mountains that reveals millions of years of history, one color at a time. After you take in the view, take chef Gregory Gourdet s advice and grab a bite to eat or a delicious cup of coffee on your way home. Chef/Restaurant PAINTED HILLS Featured Destinations SMUDGIE GOOSE FARM smudgiegoosefarm.com About Smudgie Goose Farm N.E. O NEIL HWY. REDMOND, OR This small organic farm produces heirloom vegetables in the high desert of Central Oregon. Stop by the market stand, open through the end of October. The farmers pride themselves on local produce never procured more than 35 miles from their farm, and they use no electricity or propane in their hoop houses. GREGORY GOURDET About Gregory Gregory Gourdet is the executive chef at Portland s popular pan-asian restaurant Departure. Gregory was a premed student with a mohawk when he discovered a passion for cooking. He s since seen great success putting gluten-free, vegan and paleo fare on the table of fellow health-minded restaurant goers. Gregory has always been intrigued by the beauty of the Painted Hills. ROAN OUTWEST COFFEE W. FRONT ST. PRAIRIE CITY, OR About Roan Outwest Coffee Roan Outwest Coffee claims to have the best coffee in Eastern Oregon. While sipping your latte or espresso, browse for unique home decor, antiques, fiber arts and a great selection of regional wines. DEPARTURE 525 S.W. MORRISON ST. PORTLAND, OR GREAT EARTH CAFÉ & MARKET 46 S.W. D ST. MADRAS, OR About Departure Departure creates modern, accessible Asian cuisine using traditional techniques from the Far East. From atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure s ambitious menu captivates diners with its masterful remix of authentic coastal cuisine. About Great Earth Café & Market Great Earth Café & Market s menu is always evolving to take advantage of the freshest seasonal and local ingredients. Signature dishes include specialty sandwiches and paninis, salads featuring organic greens, hearty soups and house-made baked goods. departureportland.com greatearth.biz

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